Passport

All horses must be registered with the UAEERF portal (UAENF) prior to taking part in the national and international equestrian events organized in the United Arab Emirates. Horses must be microchipped before applying for passports. 

A Horse Passport (National/FEI): is an official identification document issued for horses competing in National (UAEERF) and International (FEI) events. An FEI passport is required for horses competing in international FEI events or traveling across borders for competition.

National Passport: A new passport will be issued for horses that do not already possess a valid passport or identification document. 

Note: For imported horses, prior clearance from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is required before a passport can be issued; as a result, the process may take longer.)

An online application is available under Veterinary Services on the UAEERF portal. The request should be made by the Federation Approved Veterinarian for the issuance of UAE National Passport.

FEI Passport:                              To compete in Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) events outside the horse’s country of residence, as well as in higher-level FEI competitions, an FEI Passport is required. Please refer the FEI General Regulations (CIM) for further details on the types of passports required for different levels of competition. 

An online application is available under Veterinary Services on the UAEERF portal.

FEI Recognition Card:           If a horse has a national passport approved by the FEI, a FEI Recognition Card is applied, which makes it valid for international competition.

An online application is available under Veterinary Services on the UAEERF portal.

FEI Passport: Online Application is available under Veterinary Services in the UAEERF 

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Transfer of Ownership: An online application for the transfer of ownership must be submitted along with supporting documents to verify ownership. These include:

• a duly signed Transfer of Ownership Form (signed by both the current and new owners), 

• An agreement/Contract between the seller and buyer

• Purchase Order 

in the case of imported horses, the Import Permit/Shipping Company’s letter with the importer’s details

Note: If the Transfer of Ownership is from the *Royal Stables to a Private Ownership, approval needs to be taken before the transfer; hence the process may take longer.

(*Stables registered under Dubai International Endurance Club (DIEC)

Horse Name Change:            Online Application available under Veterinary Services on the UAEERF portal

Duplicate National Passport: Online Application available under Veterinary Services on the UAEERF portal

Duplicate FEI Passport/ FEI Recognition card:   Online Application available under Veterinary Services on the UAEERF porta

Vaccination

Horses must be vaccinated against Equine Influenza in order to compete at FEI events. Every horse’s vaccination record is checked at events to ensure that the horses has been vaccinated according to the FEI Veterinary regulations, therefore all Equine Influenza vaccines that have been given to the horse must be recorded in the horse’s passport and FEI HorseApp. Horses may require other vaccinations to protect them against equine infectious diseases that may be relevant in their environment, e.g. Equine Herpes Virus and West Nile Virus. These vaccines should be recorded in the horse’s passport. 

A horse must complete a primary course of three vaccinations, followed by booster vaccinations to maintain eligibility for FEI competitions. The vaccination records must be accurately maintained in the horse's passport and also digitally in the FEI HorseApp. 

For the detailed Vaccination Regime click here.

https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/veterinarians/biosecurity-movements/vaccinations

In accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations, the equine influenza vaccination details must be recorded on the FEI HorseApp, in addition to being recorded in the Horse’s Passport. 

The new vaccination module now available on the FEI HorseApp, allows the registration of equine influenza vaccination details on the FEI HorseApp for all FEI Horses. 

Click here to access the step-by-step guideline on how to use the FEI HorseApp during the vaccination process.

https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/veterinarians/biosecurity-movements/fei-horseapp-vaccination-module

Financial Charges for the UAEERF Veterinary Services

The Approved Financial charges for the UAEERF Veterinary Services for Season 2025-2026 amounts listed below are in accordance with UAEERF standard.